I have been working in the housing field since 1985 when I joined Irwell Valley Housing Association. I moved to Rochdale Council in 1989 where I worked in a variety of roles – starting as a housing officer and ending my time there as a strategy and communications manager – including developing policy. I then became involved in training and teaching – and have been involved in online tutoring and delivery since 2007 at levels four and five. I have a BSc (Hons) in Housing Studies and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education. I am also a qualified assessor and internal verifier.

Tutor at:

• Level 4 Certificate in Housing
• Level 5 Diploma in Housing

I’ve been working in housing education since late 2007, teaching CIH qualifications at level two and above. Prior to that, I worked in the housing sector on the housing management side for approximately 10 years, for both councils and housing associations. I now work as a housing tutor, internal verifier and occasional author of learning materials.

Tutor at:

• Level 2 Certificate in Housing Practice
• Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice
• Level 3 Certificate in Providing Homelessness Services
• Level 4 Certificate in Housing
• Level 5 Diploma in Housing

I have over 25 years’ experience in housing management. I have worked for three councils, an ALMO and a housing association. I have held a variety of positions in both general needs and supported housing including managing a community alarm service and a housing options team. I began working as a tutor for CIH in 2012.

Tutor at:

• Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice
• Level 3 Certificate in Providing Homelessness Services
• Level 4 Certificate in Housing

Carrie has over 15 years’ experience of working in the housing sector delivering training, qualifications and consultancy services. She has presented to a variety of audiences including tenants, private landlords, letting agents, social landlords, property surveyors and board members.

As a landlord, and owner of a successful letting agency, she spent five years as non-executive director with the Residential Landlords Association.

Carrie has authored, and is tutor for, the current CIH Housing Academy Level 2 Award in Letting and Managing Residential Property and the Level 3 Certificate in Letting and Managing Residential Property qualifications.

Tutor at:

• Level 2 Certificate in Housing Practice
• Level 2 Certificate in Letting and Managing Residential Property
• Level 3 Certificate in Letting and Managing Residential Property
• Level 3 Certificate in Housing Maintenance and Asset Management

I completed a degree in Housing Management and Development in 1996 and studied a masters in social policy which was completed 1998.

I have more than 20 years’ experience teaching housing units including housing law, policy and management and was the course director for the BA Housing Policy and Practice programme at London South Bank University for 11 years. Before teaching, I provided legal advice on specific areas such as homelessness, tenancy matters, and disrepairs.

I have also undertaken a range of consultancy work within the social housing sector devising and delivering bespoke courses for local authorities and housing associations.

Tutor at:

• Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice
• Level 3 Certificate in Providing Homelessness Services
• Level 4 Certificate in Housing

I worked in local authority housing for 14 years before taking up teaching housing for Cornwall College for 20 years where I designed and then delivered its Foundation Degree in Housing. Eventually, I was made redundant and then took retirement. While I was lecturing in housing I also worked for the CIH for which I have tutored level three to five courses since 2004 and, when it existed, a postgraduate programme which ran in conjunction with De Montfort University. I have also been an associate tutor at Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Tutor at:

• Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice
• Level 4 Certificate in Housing
• Level 5 Diploma in Housing

I have spent almost 40 years working in housing, including executive and non-executive roles in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Wales and Belgium. I have more than 25 years’ experience teaching housing and planning related matters at university level. I am a former chair of the International Federation for Housing and Planning’s Housing and Urban Settlements Working Group, and I currently serve as a member of the International Advisory Board for the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE).

Tutor at:

• Level 4 Certificate in Housing
• Level 5 Diploma in Housing

I have been in the housing sector for 30+ years and have held various academic and training roles at CIH from levels two to seven. I am a qualified teacher and internal quality assessor with a postgraduate diploma in housing, and CIPD member. I am a CIH Fellow and now sit on the Fellowship Admissions Panel. I have been deputy director at CHS, a board member of Rooftop, and a mentor for the Housing Diversity Network and Chwarae Teg. My other main role is CEO of erosh, a membership organisation for staff working with older people with its own quality standards framework.

Tutor:

• Level 2 Certificate in Housing Practice
• Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice
• Level 3 Certificate in Providing Homelessness Services
• Level 4 Certificate in Housing
• Level 5 Diploma in Housing

I am a Fellow of CIH. I completed my professional qualification with Birmingham City University. I spent many years as a policy and practice officer, author and learning development officer for CIH. I currently manage a small faith-based charity and I am a trustee for a faith-based HIV peer-support charity. I am currently an author for CIH learning resources.

I’m a tutor with the Housing Academy working and supporting learners at level two, three and four and have worked for CIH as a tutor for the last two years.

Although I initially studied (and taught) law, I have focused on housing for a number of years with an extensive background working with learners in the areas of homelessness, social housing as well as the private rented sector.

I’m based in Northern Ireland, but I support learners throughout the UK.

The best aspect of this role is seeing learners develop in their knowledge and confidence as they progress with their qualifications.

Tutor at:

• Level 2 Certificate in Housing Practice
• Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice
• Level 4 Certificate in Housing

I have been a Housing Academy tutor for many years and prior to that had over 20 years of housing management experience with several housing associations throughout London and the South East. I am a Fellow of Chartered Institute of Housing and have a PGCE qualification from Greenwich University.

Tutor at:

• Level 2 Certificate in Housing Practice
• Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice

I am looking forward to supporting you during your course. I have many years’ experience in supporting learners, through standalone qualifications and apprenticeships, to develop their housing knowledge and skills, alongside improving other transferable skills that are important in different working and personal environments. I am committed to lifelong learning and always curious about learning new things, and I enjoy supporting others to do the same.

Tutor at:

• Level 2 Certificate in Housing Practice
• Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice
• Level 4 Certificate in Housing
• Level 5 Diploma in Housing